La Cabana Restaurant Bar

102-24 Jamaica Avenue, Queens, NY 11418
Mexican / Latin
Last inspected: Jan 8, 2026
78
Score
Low Risk NYC Grade: A

Across the available record, La Cabana Restaurant Bar has three inspections on file, the first dated 2024. La Cabana Restaurant Bar was last inspected on Jan 8, 2026. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.

Compared to the prior visit, inspectors found more to write up: three violations versus two before.

Across the inspection history, non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded two times.

That falls roughly in the middle of the pack for Queens restaurants. The record reflects steady performance over time.

3
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 8, 2026
Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
06D
Non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material, not kept clean, or not properly sealed, raised, spaced or movable to allow accessibility for cleaning on all sides, above and underneath the unit.
10F
Anti-siphonage or back-flow prevention device not provided where required; equipment or floor not properly drained; sewage disposal system in disrepair or not functioning properly. condensation or liquid waste improperly disposed of.
10B
78
May 15, 2025
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
1 critical violation.
View 1 violation
Properly scaled and calibrated thermometer or thermocouple not provided or not readily accessible in food preparation and hot/cold holding areas to measure temperatures of tcs foods during cooking, cooling, reheating, and holding.
04J
86
Feb 7, 2024
Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection
2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Personal cleanliness is inadequate. outer garment soiled with possible contaminant. effective hair restraint not worn where required. jewelry worn on hands or arms. fingernail polish worn or fingernails not kept clean and trimmed.
06A
Sanitized equipment or utensil, including in-use food dispensing utensil, improperly used or stored.
06E
Non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material, not kept clean, or not properly sealed, raised, spaced or movable to allow accessibility for cleaning on all sides, above and underneath the unit.
10F
70

Frequently Asked Questions

When was La Cabana Restaurant Bar last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at La Cabana Restaurant Bar on file is from Jan 8, 2026. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at La Cabana Restaurant Bar?

Across the inspection record, non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material has been cited two times, more than any other issue at La Cabana Restaurant Bar.

How does La Cabana Restaurant Bar compare to other restaurants in Queens?

La Cabana Restaurant Bar most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is about the same as the Queens average of 75.

Has La Cabana Restaurant Bar's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at La Cabana Restaurant Bar have flagged more violations than earlier ones, ticking from about two per visit to around three more recently.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at La Cabana Restaurant Bar means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

How often is La Cabana Restaurant Bar inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, La Cabana Restaurant Bar is inspected around two times per year on average.